Classroom defensive drivers safety course for adults 50 or older. Completion may entitle participant to an auto insurance premium discount; check with your insurance agent. A fee is charged for this course. For more information or to register, please call 452-8588. Visit the AARP website at www.aarp.org/drive/class.html

Education sessions take place at the Benefis Bariatric Institute, 400 13th Avenue So., Suite 106. A dietitian will offer education to people inquiring about weight-loss surgery or those scheduled for a weight-loss procedure. Space is limited; registration is required by calling Dr. Rohrer’s office at 771-8411 and asking to schedule for the Bariatric Nutrition Class.

Benefis Sletten Cancer Institute, Western Office Supply Room. This group supports women following breast cancer diagnosis, during recurrence or facing life adjustments from their cancer experience. This group meets every Thursday. Facilitated by Daryl Ries and Ione Osborne. For more information call Jodi at 731-8211.

NEW FEATURE: Some of our support groups and classes are being broadcast using video conferencing to towns throughout northcentral Montana. Look for the *symbol to see if the service is available in your area.

Learn all about your upcoming surgery! If you are scheduled for joint replacement, this class is for you. Our goal is to ease your anxiety by explaining what you can expect before, during and after your surgery. For more information or to register, please call 731-8900 or 731-8961. Family and friends are also welcome.

A Friday/Saturday class offered as a review for parents who’ve attended childbirth classes during a previous pregnancy or for first-time parents who are unable to attend our Understanding Birth childbirth series. Items for discussion will include: Lamaze principles, the stages of labor, comfort and relaxation techniques, interventions and Cesarean birth, newborn care, and the postpartum period. A tour of the Benefis Birth Center will be given. Couples will practice comfort and relaxation techniques that can be used in labor. Cost is $35 per mom; waivers available.

Friday, April 3 from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday, April 4 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Registration is required for all Childbirth Education Classes. For more information or to register, please call the Benefis Childbirth Education Coordinator at 455-5553 or log onto our website

11 a.m.–Noon. Benefis Sletten Cancer Institute, Hope Room 1, 1117 29th Street South.Learn how meditation can help control pain and stress. Meditation is open to the public and newcomers are always welcome. This group meets every Monday. Registration is not required; please contact Sarah at 731-8248

Located in the Family Room at Benefis Senior Care Center, 2621 15th Avenue South. Dementia and Alzheimer's disease are life changing for those who are diagnosed and those close to them.This support group provides a place to connect with other caregivers who truly understand what you are going through. Come join us for informal conversation and support in a relaxed atmosphere. Group meets the first Tuesday of every month. For more information, call Donna at 455-5919 today.

Would you like to be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)? Register now for an upcoming Benefis Spectrum Medical CNA class and at the end of the affordable two-week course you could be certified by the State of Montana as a CNA! For more information call Benefis Spectrum Medical today at 727-0414 or stop by the Clinical Services Department at 2900 10th Avenue South to pick up a registration form.

Benefis Sletten Cancer Institute, Western Office Supply Room. This group supports women following breast cancer diagnosis, during recurrence or facing life adjustments from their cancer experience. This group meets every Thursday. Facilitated by Daryl Ries and Ione Osborne. For more information call Jodi at 731-8211.

NEW FEATURE: Some of our support groups and classes are being broadcast using video conferencing to towns throughout northcentral Montana. Look for the *symbol to see if the service is available in your area.

Learn all about your upcoming surgery! If you are scheduled for joint replacement, this class is for you. Our goal is to ease your anxiety by explaining what you can expect before, during and after your surgery. For more information or to register, please call 731-8900 or 731-8961. Family and friends are also welcome.

Apr 9, 3:30-4:30 p.m.This monthly support group is for anyone having trouble with weight-loss. Whether you have had weight-loss surgery or not, many of us find it difficult to lose the extra weight we carry. Join us to discuss weight-loss issues, the options available and the different techniques known to help others. Our April class will be held at the MSU-Extension Office, 1807 3rd St. NW beginning at 3:30 p.m. We will be present ‘Baseball Bites’ and ‘Easter Eats’. Please call 455-2814 to RSVP.

Classroom defensive drivers safety course for adults 50 or older. Completion may entitle participant to an auto insurance premium discount; check with your insurance agent. A fee is charged for this course. For more information or to register, please call 452-8588. Visit the AARP website at www.aarp.org/drive/class.html

11 a.m.–Noon. Benefis Sletten Cancer Institute, Hope Room 1, 1117 29th Street South.Learn how meditation can help control pain and stress. Meditation is open to the public and newcomers are always welcome. This group meets every Monday. Registration is not required; please contact Sarah at 731-8248 for more information.

Benefis Sletten Cancer Institute, Med Spa Consultation Room, 1117 29th Street South. Volunteer cosmetologists teach women how to cope with skin changes and hair loss due to cancer treatments. Cosmetics and skin care products are donated by the cosmetic industry. The class is free, non-medical, and product-neutral offered in partnership with the American Cancer Society. Registration is required. For classes in Great Falls call Kathy at 731-8145.

Education sessions take place at the Benefis Bariatric Institute, 400 13th Avenue So., Suite 106. A dietitian will offer education to people inquiring about weight-loss surgery or those scheduled for a weight-loss procedure. Space is limited; registration is required by calling Dr. Rohrer’s office at 771-8411 and asking to schedule for the Bariatric Nutrition Class.

Education sessions take place at the Benefis Bariatric Institute, 400 13th Avenue So., Suite 106. A dietitian will offer education to people inquiring about weight-loss surgery or those who are already scheduled for a weight-loss procedure. Space is limited; registration is required by calling 455-2814.

Learn all about your upcoming surgery! If you are scheduled for joint replacement, this class is for you. Our goal is to ease your anxiety by explaining what you can expect before, during and after your surgery. For more information or to register, please call 731-8900 or 731-8961. Family and friends are also welcome.

April 15, Noon-1 p.m. Benefis Sletten Cancer Institute lobby, 1117 29th Street S. We invite all cancer survivors and their loved ones to celebrate life by adding your handprints to our Survivor’s Wall, where we acknowledge your cancer journey and the hands that have assisted you, the hands that have healed you, and the hands you have touched along the way. For more information, contact Jodi at 731-8211.

Education sessions take place at the Benefis Bariatric Institute, 400 13th Avenue So., Suite 106. A dietitian will offer education to people inquiring about weight-loss surgery or those who are already scheduled for a weight-loss procedure. Space is limited; registration is required by calling 455-2814

Benefis Sletten Cancer Institute, Hope Room 1. This program is for men and their caregivers affected affected by cancer. This group meets the third Thursday of every month. For more information, call Sarah at 731-8248.

NEW FEATURE: Some of our support groups and classes are being broadcast using video conferencing to towns throughout northcentral Montana. Look for the *symbol to see if the service is available in your area.

Benefis Sletten Cancer Institute, Western Office Supply Room. This group supports women following breast cancer diagnosis, during recurrence or facing life adjustments from their cancer experience. This group meets every Thursday. Facilitated by Daryl Ries and Ione Osborne. For more information call Jodi at 731-8211.

NEW FEATURE: Some of our support groups and classes are being broadcast using video conferencing to towns throughout northcentral Montana. Look for the *symbol to see if the service is available in your area.

Benefis Sletten Cancer Institute’s Resource Center. Learn how to live well—mind, body and spirit—in 30 minutes! This group meets the third Thursday of every month. Topics will vary. For more information, call Sarah at 731-8248.

*​​Denotes support groups or classes that are being broadcast using video conferencing in the following locations:

Saturday, April 18 - Taught by a Lactation Consultant, this class offers a wealth of information on breastfeeding basics, including benefits for mom and baby, positioning, proper latch and signs that baby is getting enough. Moms will gain confidence in their ability to breastfeed their babies! 4–5:30 p.m., $10 fee; waivers available.

11 a.m.–Noon. Benefis Sletten Cancer Institute, Hope Room 1, 1117 29th Street South.Learn how meditation can help control pain and stress. Meditation is open to the public and newcomers are always welcome. This group meets every Monday. Registration is not required; please contact Sarah at 731-8248

Would you like to be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)? Register now for an upcoming Benefis Spectrum Medical CNA class and at the end of the affordable two-week course you could be certified by the State of Montana as a CNA! For more information call Benefis Spectrum Medical today at 727-0414 or stop by the Clinical Services Department at 2900 10th Avenue South to pick up a registration form.

Benefis Sletten Cancer Institute, Hope Education Room. All caregivers of loved ones with a chronic illness are invited to attend. The group uses information from Powerful Tools for Caregivers to help attendees balance their lives while providing care to their loved one. This group meets the third Monday of every month and is facilitated by Jona McNamee. For more information, call Jodi at 731-8211.
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*Denotes support groups or classes that are being broadcast using video conferencing in the following locations:

Education sessions take place at the Benefis Bariatric Institute, 400 13th Avenue So., Suite 106. A dietitian will offer education to people inquiring about weight-loss surgery or those scheduled for a weight-loss procedure. Space is limited; registration is required by calling Dr. Rohrer’s office at 771-8411 and asking to schedule for the Bariatric Nutrition Class.

Congratulations, you're going to be a sibling! What's a sibling? Come find out! Children & their parents will read a story, watch a short video and learn to swaddle and diaper life-like dolls. $5 per child; waivers available.

*Please be aware that a tour of the Birth Center will not be given due to the influenza restrictions in place throughout the hospital.*

Registration is required for all Childbirth Education Classes. For more information or to register, please call the Benefis Childbirth Education Coordinator at 455-5553 or log onto our website at www.benefis.org/calendar.

Would you like to be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)? Register now for an upcoming Benefis Spectrum Medical CNA class and at the end of the affordable two-week course you could be certified by the State of Montana as a CNA! For more information call Benefis Spectrum Medical today at 727-0414 or stop by the Clinical Services Department at 2900 10th Avenue South to pick up a registration form.

Education sessions take place at the Benefis Bariatric Institute, 400 13th Avenue So., Suite 106. A dietitian will offer education to people inquiring about weight-loss surgery or those scheduled for a weight-loss procedure. Space is limited; registration is required by calling Dr. Rohrer’s office at 771-8411 and asking to schedule for the Bariatric Nutrition Class.

Benefis Sletten Cancer Institute, Western Office Supply Room. This group supports women following breast cancer diagnosis, during recurrence or facing life adjustments from their cancer experience. This group meets every Thursday. Facilitated by Daryl Ries and Ione Osborne. For more information call Jodi at 731-8211.

NEW FEATURE: Some of our support groups and classes are being broadcast using video conferencing to towns throughout northcentral Montana. Look for the *symbol to see if the service is available in your area.

Learn all about your upcoming surgery! If you are scheduled for joint replacement, this class is for you. Our goal is to ease your anxiety by explaining what you can expect before, during and after your surgery. For more information or to register, please call 731-8900 or 731-8961. Family and friends are also welcome.

A Friday/Saturday class offered as a review for parents who’ve attended childbirth classes during a previous pregnancy or for first-time parents who are unable to attend our Understanding Birth childbirth series. Items for discussion will include: Lamaze principles, the stages of labor, comfort and relaxation techniques, interventions and Cesarean birth, newborn care, & the postpartum period. A tour of the Benefis Birth Center will be given. Couples will practice comfort and relaxation techniques that can be used in labor. Cost is $35 per mom; waivers available.

Friday, April 24 from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday, April 25 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Registration is required for all Childbirth Education Classes. For more information or to register, please call the Benefis Childbirth Education Coordinator at 455-5553 or log onto our website

Apr 25, 9 a.m., Forde Nursery, 2025 2nd Avenue NW. There’s a new twist to this annual potting workshop featuring Lucia Christie from Skagit Gardens, Mt. Vernon, Washington. Bring your own containers and come play in the dirt with Luciaby choosing plants that will thrill, fill and spill out of your containers. As in the past Forde Nursery will store your potted plants in their greenhouse until you pick them up in May. By then you will havebig, beautiful blooms and you'll be the envy of your neighborhood! Become a Spirit member or show your membership card and receive a 10% discount on cash and carry sales (some exclusions apply). Space is limited and RSVP is required at 455-5545.

11 a.m.-Noon. Benefis Sletten Cancer Institute, Hope Room 1, 1117 29th Street South.Learn how meditation can help control pain and stress. Meditation is open to the public and newcomers are always welcome. This group meets every Monday. Registration is not required; please contact Sarah at 731-8248

Education sessions take place at the Benefis Bariatric Institute, 400 13th Avenue So., Suite 106. A dietitian will offer education to people inquiring about weight-loss surgery or those scheduled for a weight-loss procedure. Space is limited; registration is required by calling Dr. Rohrer’s office at 771-8411 and asking to schedule for the Bariatric Nutrition Class.

Education sessions take place at the Benefis Bariatric Institute, 400 13th Avenue So., Suite 106. A dietitian will offer education to people inquiring about weight-loss surgery or those scheduled for a weight-loss procedure. Space is limited; registration is required by calling Dr. Rohrer’s office at 771-8411 and asking to schedule for the Bariatric Nutrition Class.

Apr 30, 5-7 p.m., Benefis East, Cameron Auditorium. Taking action for better pelvic health will allow you to play, love and laugh with enjoyment, confidence and fun! Studies show that 1/3 of women suffer from one or more pelvic floor disorders, such as urinary urgency, frequency or incontinence. Listen as urologist Dr. Rollin Bearss of the Benefis Bladder and Pelvic Floor Center talks about the treatment options available, including InterStim neuromodulation. Hoola-hooping is optional! Refreshments at 5 p.m., presentation at 5:30 p.m. For more information or to register, call 455.5545 today.

Benefis Sletten Cancer Institute, Western Office Supply Room. This group supports women following breast cancer diagnosis, during recurrence or facing life adjustments from their cancer experience. This group meets every Thursday. Facilitated by Daryl Ries and Ione Osborne. For more information call Jodi at 731-8211.

NEW FEATURE: Some of our support groups and classes are being broadcast using video conferencing to towns throughout northcentral Montana. Look for the *symbol to see if the service is available in your area.

Learn all about your upcoming surgery! If you are scheduled for joint replacement, this class is for you. Our goal is to ease your anxiety by explaining what you can expect before, during and after your surgery. For more information or to register, please call 731-8900 or 731-8961. Family and friends are also welcome.

Saturday, May 9 - Taught by a Lactation Consultant, this class offers a wealth of information on breastfeeding basics, including benefits for mom and baby, positioning, proper latch and signs that baby is getting enough. Moms will gain confidence in their ability to breastfeed their babies! Partners are welcome and encouraged to attend. 4-5:30 p.m., $10 fee; waivers available.

New moms are encouraged to start a session when they are 20-28 weeks. Your support person is welcome and encouraged to attend with you. Cost is $60; waivers are available. Registration is required.

Classes will take place Monday evenings from 6-8 p.m. on the following dates:

Monday, May 11, 18, June 1, 8, 15, (no class May 25 due to Memorial day)

Registration is required for all Childbirth Education Classes. For more information or to register, please call the Benefis Childbirth Education Coordinator at 455-5553 or log onto our website at www.benefis.org/calendar.

A Friday/Saturday class offered as a review for parents who’ve attended childbirth classes during a previous pregnancy or for first-time parents who are unable to attend our Understanding Birth childbirth series. Items for discussion will include: pregnancy, the stages of labor, comfort and relaxation techniques, medical procedures and Cesarean birth, newborn care, the postpartum period and a tour of the Benefis Birth Center. Couples will practice comfort and relaxation techniques that can be used in labor. Cost is $35 per mom; waivers available.

Friday, May 15 from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday, May 16 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Registration is required for all Childbirth Education Classes. For more information or to register, please call the Benefis Childbirth Education Coordinator at 455-5553 or log onto our website

Taught by a Lactation Consultant, this class offers a wealth of information on breastfeeding basics, including benefits for mom and baby, positioning, proper latch and signs that baby is getting enough. Moms will gain confidence in their ability to breastfeed their babies! Partners are welcome and encouraged to attend. 4–5:30 p.m., $10 fee; waivers available.